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  1. skills4lou
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    I sure like when that happens!

    Hi guys, Went out last weekend to start getting the bike ready for summer. Set the fuel to prime for a bit, then hit the starter. She fired right...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 6, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. skills4lou
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    Cold Patriot Guard mission today

    Hi guys, I had a Patriot Guard mission today. I fired up the bike yesterday just to make sure it was gonna run, and #1 was dead cold. Fiddled...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Oct 11, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. skills4lou
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    Finally got her out!

    Went for a short ride saturday morning, sure felt good to get the old girl out!
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 28, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. skills4lou
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    Brake upgrade, maybe...

    Hi All, I'm considering upgrading my front brakes with a more standard bar mounted master cylinder. If I go this route, I'll also be replacing...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 15, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. skills4lou
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    Thanks Mods

    Just wanted to thank whichever Mod removed a certain post yesterday. Your efforts at keeping this place civil are appreciated! :D
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 15, 2013, 26 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. skills4lou
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    Spring is coming, had to try...

    Yesterday I had to get the bike out and try to start her up. Set the fuel to prime for a minute or so, set the choke and hit the starter. She...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Mar 31, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. skills4lou
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    No headlight/fog light all of a sudden

    Hi guys, It's been a long time since I posted. Mostly due to not riding the bike much. Anyway, this morning I decided to ride to work. Bike...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Aug 8, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. skills4lou
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    fouled #1

    Bikes been running great above 2k rpms, nice smooth idle....but... Still fighting a hiccup from idle to 2k during acceleration. Double checked...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Sep 21, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. skills4lou
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    ammo can saddle bags

    Did a little searching, but haven't come up with what I'm looking for. I want to have hard bags mounted, but finding the Yamaha ones is proving...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Jul 15, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. skills4lou
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    WTB: Atari switch and seat pan

    I've got one that's acting up. Anyone have a switch they'd be willing to part with? Either side will work, but the right side is the one I'm...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Jun 30, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. skills4lou
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    SECA Atari cancel switch?

    This evening I finally got a chance to rebuild the petcock. I got lucky and the seat was in fine shape, no corrosion or buildup at all! Since...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Jun 26, 2010, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. skills4lou
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    Little video of today's work.

    [img] 8) Looks like I need to find the signature update again. :D
    Thread by: skills4lou, Jun 10, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. skills4lou
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    Progressing slowly...

    Got an hour to work on Tinkerbell this evening. Finished up the forks/anti-dives. Got them all back on the bike, along with the front wheel....
    Thread by: skills4lou, Jun 8, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. skills4lou
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    Today's work:

    Today I finally got several hours to work on the bike. Here's the list of what I got done: Intake manifolds removed, cleaned and sealed with...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 30, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. skills4lou
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    Let the PO bashing begin...(forks)

    Tonight I started the tear down of the forks. No rust on the inners, so that's great. Got one out, torn down to where it's time to remove the...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 21, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. skills4lou
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    Throttle shaft seals...which way?

    I've searched for half an hour now and can't find it. What's the correct orientation of the groove in the throttle shaft seals? The one's I'm...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 19, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. skills4lou
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    PM's stuck in outbox?

    Anyone else have problems with messages getting stuck in the outbox? I'm trying to buy a couple parts from members via pm's, and the messages are...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 15, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. skills4lou
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    Sheds finished, now back to the bike!

    I finally finished up my shed project, so now it's back to the bike project. Taking the advice of others I took the rear wheel off to check the...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 14, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need electronic parts

    I'm still pretty new here, so if this is in the wrong area please let me know. Anyway, I just had an awesome customer service experience with...
    Thread by: skills4lou, May 5, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. skills4lou
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    The tear down continues

    This weekend I've continued the tear down/inspection process. Took the valve cover off just to look at things, and it's very clean in there. The...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. skills4lou
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    Unused threaded holes in the frame?

    Looking things over on my new bike, I found several unused threaded holes, and I'm curious what might go in them. Two in the front just above the...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 11, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. skills4lou
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    Had to take the carbs off....just to see.

    Amazingly enough, they are pretty clean inside. Still going to clean 'em up, but after the last couple of bikes it's refreshing to start with...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 8, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. skills4lou
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    Headlight/fog light ?

    Hi guys, I got a couple minutes today to check over some basics. Found a couple odd things: With the battery showing 12.9 volts my instrument...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 7, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. skills4lou
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    Anyone near Dover, DE?

    Hi, just curious if anyone is near Dover, DE? Looks like the map link is down for now, so I figured I ask on here.
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 6, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  25. skills4lou
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    Whaddya think? (my new toy..pics)

    Today I officially joined the ranks of XJ ownership. Traded this and $25: [img] For this: [img] [img] [img] She needs the front brakes...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 6, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. skills4lou
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    Howdy folks.

    Hi all, I've been riding and wrenching on bikes since I was about 5. My current bike is an 81 Seca 750. This will be the first Yamaha that I've...
    Thread by: skills4lou, Apr 2, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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